Larry Wimer - University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC

Professor: Larry Wimer

Department: Biology

College: University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: BIOL244
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Weed-out professor, but very straightforward. Tells you everything you need to know, but you have to know it ALL (verbatim) b/c he has tricky exams. Strict and enforced attendance policy. Still very helpful, and clear teaching style. Don't miss class, and keep up with the notes, and you should be fine.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: BIOL460
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

The class is very straight forward. Study the note packet (and I mean study every week if not every day). The tests are extremely difficult. He wants you to know every little detail, and if you don't you will fail. Good luck, you'll need it.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: BIOL460
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

The only class I ever failed...and I had to work hard for that F. If you plan on taking the MCAT, definitely a class you should take. It is extememly hard, and you will need to memorize his entire book of notes, and go to lecture, because most his fill in the black Q's come from the lecture. As much as I would like to hate him, he's a real nice guy

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: BIOL460
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Hands down the hardest class I have ever taken. If you are good at remembering page after page of notes... including every small detail (he comes out and says he tries to trick you on his tests) then this class should be interesing. He was however a nice guy, just a hard class.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: BIO3XX
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

This guy gave pages of notes for tests, then the final exam was on the textbook--which we never opened. What a nightmare.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: BIOL244
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Dr. Wimer gives a book full of notes that will be on the test. You have to memorize that book backwards and forewards. His test are tricky.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: BIOL460
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Wonderful class and great teacher. You definately learn your physiology, but expect to study, study, study! Tests are difficult, but fair, it all comes from the notes you buy at the beginning of the semester. I highly recommend this course.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: BIO244
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Can we say GPA suicide? He tells you EVERYTHING you need to know, and you better know EVERYTHING he tells you. You'll work really hard, and learn a lot, but isnt that the point of college?

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: BIOLOGY244
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Very unprofessional in working with his students.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: BIOL244
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Very tough course, had to study about 20-25 hours for each exam, but by some miracle I made an A. It is possible, just extremely difficult!! Don't bother going to class, just memerize your lecture notes word for word and you will do fine. Teacher is intimidating also, cant be late to class!!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: BIOL244
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

THIS CLASS IS HELL!HIS TESTS R HARD.HE MAKES THE WRONG ANSWER SOUND LIKE THE RIGHT ANSWER. I HAVE NEVER WORKED SO HARD 4 AN F N MY LIFE.I HAVE NEVER FAILED A CLASS.DO NOT TAKE HIS CLASS UNLESS U WANT AN F.I'M IN THERAPY BECAUSE I ALMOST COMMITTED SUICIDE OVER HIS ****ING CLASS. O BY THE WAY HES NICE

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: BIO244
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

im screamin dont do it...unless you want to ruin your entire semester!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: BIO244
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

He is a very smart man who knows what he is talking about. However, the test are impossible. They are very tricky. He does care about his students no matter what everyone else says. If you go and talk to him one on one you will see. He isnt just gonna give you answers, but he does care!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: BIOL244
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

He isn't helpful at all, he doesn't care about his students passing, all he cares about is getting through all of his material by the end of the semester. His test are hard and tricky.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: BIOL460
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

The best biology class at USC, by far!! Dr. Wimer is extremely gifted at teaching Physiology. He is able to present concepts, some difficult, in an easily-understandable way (ex: ekg graph). You WILL learn the most of any biology class you have ever t

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: BIOL460
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Physiology. CRAZY exams. Just memorize the notebook you buy, word for word. I'm not kidding. Memorize it, and you'll be set. Don't bother with class notes at all. He knows his stuff, and he expects you to know it, too.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: BIOL244
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Don't unless absolutely necessary!! Very intelligent man. He knows what he is talking about but you must know your notes backwards, forwards, and inside out to pass.He does not care whether his students pass or fail and does very little to help them.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: BIOL244
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

he enjoys failiing people. his tests are straight from the notes, but he expects you to know every detail about everything. you will do well if you study a lot. he is not helpful at all. there is no point in asking for any help because you wont get it.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: BIOL460
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

He can teach better than most, but you MUST memorize the notes for the test or you WILL fail.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: BIO244
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

DON'T! Very unhelpful after class and during his office hours. He didn't care!